New Islamic Year – 1431
New Crescent - Muharram 1431
This evening, in silence, the new Islamic year – 1431 began. Now I don’t live in the Muslim world so I have never experienced what takes place upon seeing the new moon that ushers in the new Islamic year, but here in the United States, it goes pretty much un-noticed. In fact if it is not the moon for the start of Ramadan or the moon that ends Ramadan, most Muslims never look into the sky or even bother to notice what the Islamic date is. For me the new moon is an awaited monthly friend that I have been faithfully visiting for the last twenty years. For me it is always a joyous event. And although the moon never seems to be any different, every time it comes around it comes with a different sky as its backdrop. And so it is always something new to look at.
Muharram Crescent and Clouds
So on this eve of the New Year, I wish all the Muslims a Blessed Muharram, and may the year 1431 be a safe, prosperous, and beneficial year.
Peace to you all.
Jack Johnson on 17 Dec 2009 at 11:04 pm #
Hi, Youssef –
Please forgive my ignorance of the proper way to express it, but I hope you’ll accept my wish for you to have a Happy New Year in the spirit in which it is offered!
– Jack
Youssef Ismail on 17 Dec 2009 at 11:13 pm #
Thank you Jack, and no need to apologize, Happy New Year is appropriate. I get to celebrate two new years each year. Its kind of cool. One is quiet, the other boisterous.
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Lamya on 18 Dec 2009 at 9:54 am #
Salamalaikum, and thank you brother (been buried in studies for days)
* Mubarak! *
May Allah grant khair to the ummah of Sayyidina Muhammad salalahu alayhi wasalam this year and the next ameen
Amatullah
Anil Rao on 24 Dec 2009 at 1:28 am #
Happy New Year, Youssef. I hope it turns out to be everything you wished for.
Kind regards.
Anil
Youssef Ismail on 24 Dec 2009 at 2:31 am #
Thanks Anil. I hope the new year will bering good for everyone.
Dick Berry on 25 Dec 2009 at 7:42 am #
Fantastic images and may your day be filled with joy and happiness!
Amit on 02 Jan 2010 at 1:01 am #
amazing pictures..the moon looks so beautiful ..what a beautiful capture..did you take the picture of the Blue moon day?would like to view all the pictures you have taken of the moon..thank you ..and happy new year..
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Youssef Ismail on 03 Jan 2010 at 4:08 pm #
I missed it as I was recovering from a hand sugery, maybe next time.